UoN council says Kiama must go on leave before resuming duties

University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof Stephen Gitahi Kiama when he appeared before the Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance at the Parliament Buildings Nairobi on May 3, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

A fresh row is simmering between the University of Nairobi Council and Vice Chancellor Stephen Kiama over the latter's pending leave days.

In a new twist in the leadership of the premier university, the Council has rejected the resumption of duty by Prof Kiama, saying it had not approved his return.